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Senate roll call 451 · 93rd Congress · Oct 10, 1973

To agree to the conference report on H.J.RES. 542, to govern the use of the armed forces by the President during the absence of a declaration of war.

On Oct 10, 1973, the Senate voted 75–20 (HJR 542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–7, Republicans 28–13, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

75

No

20

Did not vote

5

Date

Oct 10, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.